OK, so I've read all of the BITOG lessons and scored 100 on the final exam. I want to thank the author for one of the most informative and important automotive articles I've read in several years.
But, since this is all relatively new to me,I'm a bit confused on the standarization of oils and how they inter-relate.
Basically, I have a 2003 Passat V6 30V. I bought the car after a particularly nasty timing belt break, so basically the entire top end is new, and the bottom end has 172000 miles on it.
My manual states that VW 503.01 5w-40 meeting ILSAC GF-3 be used for oil changes while ILSAC GF-3 5W-30 may be used for "topping up only.
So, what does it mean now that we are at ILSAC GF-5 specs on things like Mobil 1 0w-30?
Tha care lives in Atlanta where temps outside usually range 90+ several months a year (I know, not a factor).
So, would Mobile1 0w-30 technically MEET OR EXCEED Ilsac GF-3 by because it's GF-5? Are these standards dumulative?
I'm probably going to start with 5K OCIs using WIX filters until I learn the car better (I'm new to the car ..this is our first OC together )
Thanks!
AJ
But, since this is all relatively new to me,I'm a bit confused on the standarization of oils and how they inter-relate.
Basically, I have a 2003 Passat V6 30V. I bought the car after a particularly nasty timing belt break, so basically the entire top end is new, and the bottom end has 172000 miles on it.
My manual states that VW 503.01 5w-40 meeting ILSAC GF-3 be used for oil changes while ILSAC GF-3 5W-30 may be used for "topping up only.
So, what does it mean now that we are at ILSAC GF-5 specs on things like Mobil 1 0w-30?
Tha care lives in Atlanta where temps outside usually range 90+ several months a year (I know, not a factor).
So, would Mobile1 0w-30 technically MEET OR EXCEED Ilsac GF-3 by because it's GF-5? Are these standards dumulative?
I'm probably going to start with 5K OCIs using WIX filters until I learn the car better (I'm new to the car ..this is our first OC together )
Thanks!
AJ